The Indiana Pacers bring a 2-0 series record into Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavaliers are favored by 2.5 points in the matchup, which airs on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Cavaliers 119, Pacers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-160)
- Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 233.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (-2.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2025 | Cavaliers | -7.5 | 229 | -323 | +258 | 120-119 IND |
| 5/4/2025 | Cavaliers | -8 | 229.5 | -368 | +292 | 121-112 IND |
| 4/13/2025 | Pacers | -7 | 226.5 | -274 | +221 | 126-118 IND |
| 4/10/2025 | Pacers | -9.5 | 234.5 | -435 | +334 | 114-112 IND |
| 1/14/2025 | Cavaliers | -8.5 | 231.5 | -353 | +278 | 127-117 CLE |
| 1/12/2025 | Cavaliers | -9 | 239 | -397 | +312 | 108-93 IND |
| 4/12/2024 | Cavaliers | -3 | 231.5 | -145 | +122 | 129-120 CLE |
| 3/18/2024 | Pacers | -6.5 | 225 | -261 | +212 | 108-103 CLE |
| 11/3/2023 | Cavaliers | -2 | 230.5 | -138 | +117 | 121-116 IND |
| 10/28/2023 | Pacers | -4 | 220 | -170 | +145 | 125-113 IND |
Cavaliers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Cleveland has a 48-33-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Cavaliers are 41-29-1 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 50 of Cleveland's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (61%).
- The Cavaliers have been favorites in 74 games this season and won 60 (81.1%) of those contests.
- This season, Cleveland has won 55 of its 65 games, or 84.6%, when favored by at least -160 on the moneyline.
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Indiana has put together a 38-43-1 record against the spread.
- The Pacers are 14-10 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Indiana has gone over in 44 of its 82 games with a set total (53.7%).
- The Pacers have won 16 of the 33 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (48.5%).
- Indiana has gone 10-11 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +134 or longer (47.6%).
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
De'Andre Hunter: Questionable (Thumb),
Evan Mobley: Questionable (Ankle),
Darius Garland: Questionable (Toe)
Pacers
Pacers:
Isaiah Jackson: Out For Season (Calf)
Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, May 9, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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